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1987-09-10 .... AGENDA RECREATION MEETING SEPTEMBER 1987 CALL MEETING TO ORDER PRESENT: APPROVE MINUTES - August 6, 1987 Meeting Approved: Corrections or Additions: Seconded: CORRESPONDANCE - Letter from Zoning Administrator - re: dumpster at Pye Lane Letter from Planning Board - re: Nicole Farms Report from Amy Slacin - re: 1987 Summer Playground REPORTS: B.R. J.M. N.D. E. K. N.D. H.J.M. H.S. B.W. R.J.H. OLD BUSINESS - Christmas Party Amy Slacin - $200. check NEW BUSINESS - MEETING ADJOURNED NEXT MEETING ~ . Town of wappinger Recreation commissionc Minutes September 10, 1987 NEXT MEETING OCTOBER 8, 1987 at 7:30 P.M. The regular meeting of the Recreation Commission of the Town of Wappinger was held September 10, 1987 at Town Hall, 20 Middle- bush Road, Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York. Mr. Holt opened the meeting at 7:40 p.m. with the following persons present: Ralph J. Holt, Chairman, Bernie Reimer, Director, and Commission Members Hugh J. Maurer, Joseph Mastroianni, Bill Wood, and Maintenance Supervisor John Vorndran. Commission Member Nancy Drennan arrived at 7:46. The minutes of the August 6, 1987 meeting were approved on a motion by Mr. Wood seconded by Mr. Mastroianni with all in favor. A call was received from M. & G. Sanitation stating that the dumpster at Martz Field is filled with large debris which they cannot take. They also called with a name of a private individual whose mail and magazines were found in the dumpster. The name of the individual was given to Herb Levenson the Town Zoning Administrator and he followed up with a letter to the individual. The Commission suggested that Mr. Vorndran remove the bulk items from the dumpster and then we should have M. & G. come and remove it. We should also check on whether the dumpster from Spook Hill Recreation Area has been removed yet. They were called in August to remove it shortly after the Playground ended and it was still there a couple weeks ago. At our last meeting it was suggested that Amy Slacin our Summer Playground Director be given an extra $200. payment for the excellent work she did for the Summer Program and hopefully an incentive to her to return next year. We were recently informed by the Comptroller that we are not allowed to give "bonuses" even though there is money left in our budget for summer employees. Mr. Holt mentioned that the Attorney to the Town is looking into this and it was hoped that this could be accomplished before the impact is gone. CHRISTMAS TREE Mr. Maurer mentioned that the Tree will be moved to Schlathaus Park sometime next week. The cost to move it will be about $150 an hour and it is estimated to take about 2-3 hours. He also said that we might have to haul some dirt and Mr. Vorndran suggested we use some from Quiet Acres. ~ Minutes Page 2 september 10, 1987 QUIET ACRES Supervisor Paino spoke with the Secretary regarding a call she had received from a Mrs. Raasch, a resident living next to the Quiet Acres Park. She reminded Mrs. Paino that she had submitted a petition to the Town Board in 1983 with 75 signatures against the building of any permanent structure at the above park due to the flood zone and because of vandalism. She has recently noted that the area has been surveyed and was interested in the proposed plans. It was suggested that Mrs. Korz go out again with another petition since it is about 4 years later and that we are planning to place the building out of the flood zone. Mrs. Korz had noted that in the past year or so the vandalism has decreased. Unless we get some positive response the idea will be dropped. SENIOR CITIZEN ROOM Mr. Mastroianni mentioned that he had a meeting with Mrs. Paino about the above room and at that time they discussed the job description for the Director. We are still waiting for the funds to come in and Mrs. Paino feels that we should wait for the money before we proceed further with our plans. A letter will be addressed to Mrs. Paino regarding the status of hiring a director, funding and what the responsibilities of the Recreation Commission will be. Mr. Mastroianni mentioned that the K. of C. is now operating as a private club and that the person previously running that program is no longer there. He mentioned that maybe she might be interested in doing our program. The Food Distribution program is scheduled for September 25th in the Senior Citizen Room. Mr. Mastroianni said he would help but most of the work is being done by the Supervisor's Office. DIRECTOR'S REPORT The Summer program is all finished and attached is a copy of Amy Slacin's report. The trip to Wilcox Park at the end of the.program went well. Mr. Reimer mentioned that he has written a letter to the Directors thanking them for such a great job especially during the last two weeks when both Amy Slacin and Mr. Reimer were"under the weather~ Mr. Reimer is currently working on plans for the Fall and Winter Programs and is requesting facilities use from the Schools. Most of last year's instructors are willing to come back again for the 1987- 1988 programs. ~ Minutes Page 3 September 10, 1987 Mr. Reimer mentioned that he had purchased a tape recorder for the summer program at Lechmere at the Galleria Mall. Mr. Wood suggested that he go to Dutchess Audio to see what they recommend for us for the stage at Schlathaus - just to get an idea of equipment needed and cost. Mr. Reimer has spoken to someone from West Point regarding having that Band perform at our Christmas Party. He was told that they couldn't do the Christmas Program but they might be able to do one for us in the Summer. He was told that a letter should be submitted in September requesting a date for next summer and preferably a Friday since they don't do mid-week concerts. Mr. Reimer will take care of this. He has also spoken to the I. B. M. Band for Christmas and they prefer not to do it because it is outside. He is still checking on the possibility of the I. B.M. Glee Club and is talking to a Mr. Hanson at John Jay regarding a School Band. CASTLE POINT Mr. Wood suggested that we take a couple of the multi-colored bleachers to the above site and place them on the 3rd base side of the field. After a discussion it was decided to wait until next Spring to do this so they won't be destroyed over the winter. It was suggested that a letter be sent to the Supervisor asking the status on the tires and dirty metal still at the above site. ALARM SYSTEM Mr. Holt mentioned that Mr. Fisher of Little League met with the representative from the alarm company about correcting the problem with the installation at Robinson Lane. Mr. Fisher will take care of correcting the problem. For this weekend the system will be turned off for the Marathon Race being held there. ROBINSON LANE/LITTLE LEAGUE Little League has requested a meeting with Mr. Holt and Mr. Wood regarding several proposals for Robinson Lane. These proposals will then be submitted to the Commission for approval. Mr. Wood mentioned that Little League is planning a work day on september 19th and mentioned that they would fertilize the infield and asked if we could supply a load of screened top soil. Mr. Vorndran suggested the pile of soil in back of Holt Field and Mr. Wood said they needed it screened. We will check on this and place an order with B. & D. Excavating. . . Minutes Page 4 September 10, 1987 BUDGET FOR 1988 Mr. Holt mentioned that the budget for 1988 has been forwarded to the Town Board and copies will be distributed at our next meeting. NICOLE FARMS A request was received from the Town Planning Board to attend a workshop on the above Subdivision on August 31st. Since our Chairman was out of Town and the Commission had not yet discussed what we would actually request, a letter was sent back to ask them to re-schedule this workshop some time after September 10th. Mr. Wood suggested that we come up with a list of things we would like in lieu of land i.e. building at Schlathaus Park, building at Quiet Acres, do something at the Barn. It was thought that something be done in the area where the Subdivision will be located. QUIET ACRES Mr. Holt mentioned that the basketball base has been put in but the hoops are not in place yet. A letter will be sent to Kenneth Croshier Superintendent of Highways thanking him for all his help in this project. SPOOK HILL RECREATION AREA A suggestion was made to re-seed the above area this fall since we weren't able to get it done in the Spring. It was mentioned that if we were to proceed with the building of the rest rooms that we shouldn't do the seeding. Mr. Vorndran said he would see what he could do at the area. The bids for the rest rooms are scheduled to be opened on September 16, 1987. It was mentioned that the truck is now gone from Martz Field. Mr. Maurer mentioned that the dump has been pushed back at Robinson Lane and we will be receiving a bill soon. The Town seal is now in for the truck and have been given to Mr. Vorndran. Mr. Holt mentioned that an ad will be placed in the paper for a part-time maintenance person. The meeting was adjourned at 8:50 p.m. on a motion by Mr. Wood seconded by Mr. Mastroianni. Peggy Roe Secretary ~..... . ..... BILLS PAID DURING SEPTEMBER 00-06-7110.40 East Fishki11 R. R. Tie Co. F. P. C. - Farm Products Co. Herb Muller, Jr. Jonmar Associates Inc. 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